preprocessing directives
[priː.ˈproʊ.ses.ɪŋ dɪˈrek.tɪvz]
nounpl: preprocessing directives
diretivas de pré-processamento
1. Instructions in source code that are processed before compilation or interpretation, typically beginning with a special character like '#' in C/C++, used to include files, define constants, or conditionally compile code
The #include and #define are common preprocessing directives in C programming.
O #include e #define são diretivas de pré-processamento comuns em programação C.
2. Compiler directives that control the preprocessing phase, allowing conditional compilation and macro expansion
Using preprocessing directives like #ifdef helps create platform-specific code.
Usar diretivas de pré-processamento como #ifdef ajuda a criar código específico da plataforma.
This is highly technical terminology used primarily in software development and computer science education. The term is used identically in both Brazilian and American English technical contexts, with preprocessing directives being fundamental to C/C++ programming languages taught in universities and used in professional development across both countries.
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